Child Care for Working Families Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T11:25:04Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1354 Child Care for Working Families Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 11:25 AM

Summary of Bill S 1354

The Child Care for Working Families Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1354, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing affordable and high-quality child care for working families. The bill seeks to address the rising costs of child care, which have become a significant burden for many American families.

Under the provisions of the bill, families earning less than 150% of the state median income would be eligible for assistance in paying for child care. This assistance would be provided on a sliding scale, with lower-income families receiving more support. The bill also aims to improve the quality of child care by setting standards for providers and increasing funding for training and professional development.

Additionally, the Child Care for Working Families Act seeks to expand access to early childhood education programs, such as pre-kindergarten, for all children. This is seen as a way to level the playing field for children from low-income families who may not have access to these types of programs. Overall, the goal of the bill is to make child care more affordable and accessible for working families, while also ensuring that children receive high-quality care and education. Supporters of the bill argue that investing in early childhood education and care is crucial for the future success of children and the economy as a whole.

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Current Status of Bill S 1354

Bill S 1354 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill S 1354 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2023. Bill S 1354's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 27, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1354

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1354

Child Care for Working Families ActChild Care for Working Families ActA bill to increase the quality and supply of child care and lower child care costs for families.

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